Saint Seiya: From the Succession of the Underworld

Metis looked at Saori Kido and sighed softly. She opened her mouth and whispered, "Athens... Saori, thank you for your hard work."

Metis walked forward step by step, reaching out to Saori Kido. She gently stroked the face that bore a striking resemblance to her own, tenderly wiping away the tears from the corners of Saori's eyes.

It is undeniable.

Metis's most cherished child was Abel. She truly prepared everything for Abel, hoping that Abel could inherit the position of the fourth generation of God-King.

but.

Metis ultimately failed. His son was supposedly sealed away, but in reality, he died, was erased from mythology, and even his status as the sun god was taken away and given to Apollo.

Metis thought his heart was already dead, but he never expected that he would have a second child, Athena.

Metis poured everything into Athena, even being forged into divine armor himself.

Metis also made a deal with Hephaestus, barely managing to retain his consciousness so that he could help his daughter and unleash the true power of the Divine Robe.

It can be said.

Athena's formidable reputation in the mythological era stemmed from her divine armor, which allowed her to wield divine power unlike any other Olympian god.

just now.

Metis looked at Saori Kido's frail expression. The once spirited daughter now seemed like an uncertain child. She trembled as he touched her, as if she felt endless fear, afraid that he would leave.

"Ugh!"

Metis's thousand words ultimately culminated in a helpless sigh. She reached out and gently embraced Kido Saori, tenderly comforting her, "Saori, I'm back. This is your name now, isn't it?"

"Mother!"

"Mother……"

"Really you?"

Saori Kido finally couldn't hold back anymore. At this moment, her tears flowed like a spring, and she was completely unable to control them.

"it is good."

"it is good."

Metis gently stroked Saori Kido's hand and said softly, "Saori, I'm back. I'll never leave again. We'll be together forever. Relax, relax..."

Metis held his daughter in his arms as if comforting a small child.

"..."

Enma and Kotoko Iwanaga watched this scene, remaining silent but with a touch of emotion. Indeed, the reunion of mother and daughter was quite touching.

Artemis, meanwhile, gazed intently at Saori Kido.

She never expected that her younger sister would be like this. The once heroic and valiant woman, or rather, the one who had been holding onto the identity of the Lord of the Earth for who knows how many years, all of this seemed to have never appeared in her before. It was as if weakness, collapse, and tears had never appeared in her.

Let’s look at it now.

She has truly appeared, and this feeling is so overwhelming that I don't know what to say.

Artemis shook her head.

As for Saori Kido, after experiencing so much, even if it was a short-term emotional breakdown, she has gradually recovered. She slowly broke free from her mother's embrace, gently stroking her mother's cheek, and also looking seriously at the three people below.

Artemis, this is her best friend's older sister.

The other two?

moment!

Saori Kido's eyes narrowed. Was that a god-king? A god-king exuding the aura of hell and the underworld?

How could that be, Napercepone?

Saori Kido was a little confused, but Metis said gently, "Saori, I will explain these things to you. You have abandoned the laws of war, victory, and wisdom, haven't you?"

"Ok!"

Saori Kido nodded and said softly, "Mother, I gave up everything to obtain the most special golden apple from Hera. I intend to..."

Metis said gently, "Do you intend to use this golden apple to seize the power of the Earth Goddess, and in doing so, convert it into the power of the constellations, thus becoming the true God of the Constellations?"

"Ah."

Saori Kido knew that she only knew a little bit, while her mother must know everything.

This is the wisdom of the first goddess of wisdom, which is absolutely beyond doubt.

Metis shook his head and said, "Let's leave it at that. Saori, do you want to leave with me?"

Metis raised his hand, offering no further explanation, and instead produced a divine contract.

Saori Kido didn't even look at it; she took the divine contract and signed it without hesitation.

"..."

"Is it that easy?"

Kotoko Iwanaga blinked, seemingly a little bewildered.

No.

A word?

A word?

Is this how thoroughly you, Saori Kido, have invested?

Artemis shook her head and said, "Lord of the Gods and Demons, you do not understand what Metis represents to Saori. For her, it is her greatest obsession."

"I think I understand."

“Family love!”

Kotoko Iwanaga nodded in agreement.

Enma smiled and said, "Kotoko, don't think so much. Isn't it easy to solve everything this way?"

"It's not that it's bad, it's just that I'm a bit confused."

"after all."

"It just doesn't feel right if they don't fight for hundreds of rounds and then force Saori Kido to submit."

"We are the villains after all!"

Kotoko Iwanaga's words left both Enma and Artemis speechless.

No!

Who among the good people would admit to being the villain?

What kind of crazy move is that?

but.

Enma realized that this was something Kotoko Iwanaga would do, and it seemed to make sense; it was indeed something Kotoko Iwanaga would do.

Enma silently shook her head, unsure of what to say.

Artemis stared intently at the ruler of all gods and spirits, feeling somewhat puzzled.

at this time.

Saori Kido has accepted all the knowledge and has followed Metis.

"Lord of Mount Tai".

"The ruler of all gods and spirits."

"Artemis..."

Saori Kido first greeted Enma and Kotoko Iwanaga respectfully, and then gave Artemis a deep look.

After a while.

Saori Kido and Artemis exchanged a smile.

Kotoko Iwanaga asked, "Saori, are you really going to give up everything—war, victory, and the goddess of wisdom?"

Saori Kido said gently, "Lord of all gods and demons, let's just let go of everything from the past. Athena never found her mother, but I, Saori Kido, have found my mother. As the goddess of constellations, Saori Kido seems more suitable for me."

“Saori Kido has everything.”

"and!"

"The Athena of the past had nothing."

Saori Kido spoke very casually, and she was truly relaxed. For her, no matter what she had been through, as long as she had regained everything that belonged to her, that was enough.

"Okay then..."

Kotoko Iwanaga clicked her tongue and then said, "Enma-neechan, Saori's matter has been resolved. Now, shouldn't we start making our move?"

"Okay."

Yama nodded and said, "With the title of Lord of the Earth, everything else will naturally be much simpler."

"it is good."

"Let's go."

"Ok!"

Enma and Kotoko Iwanaga both left at the same time.

Next.

The war that will sweep across the land must begin.

Saori Kido, Metis, and Artemis remained within the Sanctuary.

The three women probably wanted to have a chat.

Since the two women are outsiders, they should leave first; they are not ignorant of the situation.

With the two women gone, the atmosphere among the three women became even more peaceful.

It's not because of any particular reason.

As fellow deities, there shouldn't be any problems. However, since we've only just met, we still need some time to get to know each other better.

and!

For the three women, some private communication between each other is also necessary.

Enma and Kotoko Iwanaga have left.

"..."

Artemis walked to Saori Kido's side, a hint of worry in her eyes, and asked, "Saori, are you really going to abandon everything—war, victory, and the goddess of wisdom? Everything that once belonged to Athena?"

Saori Kido shook her head and said, "Let's just give it up. There's nothing wrong with simply being the Goddess of the Constellations."

Saori Kido looked at her mother with a gentle smile; she was already very happy.

He saw his mother and knew he had an even brighter future.

even though.

As the goddess of constellations, I am destined to be Amaterasu's subordinate in the future, but that doesn't matter. Even as a subordinate, following the great boss, the god of darkness, my status and future potential are already completely different.

This is a legitimate career path, a promotion route within the system. Even with its limitations, it's still far superior to unorthodox methods.

Even if it means...

Self-taught individuals might have a chance to reach higher levels, but that chance is extremely slim. Saori Kido believes she probably won't be able to go that far.

if not.

After so many years, I shouldn't be unable to even reach the level of a God-King.

"Ok."

Artemis shook her head, then chuckled and said, "Speaking of which, Saori, we'll be colleagues from now on?"

"Hmm~"

"We're colleagues now."

"Hehehe~~~"